Ritu, Author at SCC Times

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Canned Pineapple Slices, tidbits and fruit cocktail not ‘Fresh Fruits’, not exempted from Tax: Bombay High Court

“In interpreting items in statutes whose primary object is to raise revenue and for which purpose they classify diverse products, articles and substances, resort should be had not to the scientific and technical meaning of the terms or expressions used, but to their popular meaning.”

CCI power to probe anti-competitive practices

Case Briefs High Courts

‘CCI has power to address menace of anti-competitive practices’; Kerala HC dismisses JioStar’s appeal against CCI probe

CCI has jurisdiction to investigate allegations of abuse of dominant position in the broadcasting market, irrespective of TRAI’s regulatory framework.

No fundamental right to use loudspeakers

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Use of loudspeaker for religious practice ≠ Fundamental Right’; Bombay HC takes suo moto cognizance of recurring noise pollution in Nagpur

“No religion prescribes that prayers should be performed by disturbing the peace of others nor does it preach that they should be through voice amplifiers or beating of drums.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay High Court grants bail to Bhima Koregaon accused Hany Babu after prolonged incarceration of 5 years

“Prolonged incarceration without trial amounts to infringement of right of an accused enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Madras High Court reaffirms Thengalai sect’s exclusive ritual rights at Sri Devaraja Swamy Temple in Kancheepuram

“Only the Southern Cult residents of Kancheepuram are entitled to Adhiapaka Mirasi. Northern Cult members may join only as ordinary worshippers.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Kerala High Court’s comprehensive directions for crowd management at Sabarimala during Mandala-Makaravilakku festival

The directions are to be complied in letter, spirit, and execution, as they are indispensable to regulating the inbound flow of pilgrims and paramount for safeguarding the life, health and safety of every devotee visiting Sannidhanam and the Sanctity of the Holy Temple.

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay HC upholds rejection of interim injunction in ‘Mahalaxmi’ trademark dispute case; imposes ₹10,000/- cost

The Court opined that a party seeking interim injunction in a passing-off action must produce concrete evidence of use, goodwill, and business turnover.

Appointments & Transfers News

Delhi High Court notifies transfer and posting of judicial officers in DHJS & DJS

“The judicial officers shall be under the control of the Principal District & Sessions Judge of the district to which they have been allocated.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Madras HC permits the devotees to Light Karthigai Deepam at Deepathoon; holds officials in contempt

“Confirming the conviction under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 only to send across the right message… a clear message should be sent so that no one, howsoever high they may be, may think that they are above the law.”

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Lighting lamp atop hill is a Tamil tradition, can’t offend anybody’s sensibilities’; Madras HC directs Karthigai Deepam to be lit at Deepathoon

“The unoccupied portion of the hill has been in the possession of the temple from time immemorial and has been treated by the temple authorities as their property.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Kerala High Court grants interim injunction to “Bokashi Bucket”; bars use of identical Compost Bins Trade mark

“When it is proved that the defendant is improperly using the trade mark of the plaintiff, an order of injunction would be issued.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Kerala High Court refuses ‘Prathalpura’ construction proposal at Vaikom Sree Mahadeva Temple; issues future construction compliance guidelines

“Vaikom Sree Mahadeva Temple is one of the oldest and most revered Shiva temples in Kerala. It is especially famous for its deep historical roots, unique worship traditions, and the Vaikom Satyagraha.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay High Court sets aside espionage & cyber terrorism charges against Ex-BrahMos engineer; reduces life sentence to 3 years imprisonment

The Court rejected Honey-trap theory and held that the BrahMos engineer is not guilty of espionage, but liable only for negligence under Official Secrets Act

Case Briefs High Courts

Customary Divorce to be proved with cogent evidence; Delhi HC holds Second Marriage void after woman fails to prove Customary Divorce from Prior Marriage

Section 29(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 protects only valid customary divorces, and in the present case the evidence was insufficient in law to prove either the existence of such a custom in the community or the factum of her own divorce.

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay High Court halts phase-wise declaration of Maharashtra Municipal Election results; bars exit polls

“If the public mood is disclosed by declaring the result on 3.12.2025 of the polls to be held on 2.12.2025, it may materially affect the result of the polls to be held on 20.12.2025.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay High Court upholds SEBI’s approval for WeWork India IPO; Imposes ₹1 Lakh Cost for Suppression of Facts

“A party who approaches the court with unclean hands or by withholding material documents and/or information is disentitled to any reliefs from the court.”

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Ombudsman not a toothless division’; Delhi High Court directs RBI to strengthen grievance system of banks

“Increased use of various instruments for undertaking monetary transactions, such as — credit cards, debit cards and digital payment platforms also raises the possibility of misuse and resultant frauds.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Family Court not helpless or powerless to ensure execution of its warrant, provided correct address is supplied: Calcutta High Court

The Division Bench refused to interfere with the single judge’s order.

Case Briefs High Courts

No DCGI approval required for import of body massagers or sex toys used for General Wellness: Delhi High Court

“Massagers …do not require any approval under the Medical Device Rules, 2017 as they are not being used for therapeutic or alleviation of disease.”

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Sale of encumbered assets with secured creditors’ consent permitted under CIRP Regulation 29: NCLAT

Commercial wisdom of the CoC in choosing the mode and counter-party of sale of assets, whether core or non-core, encumbered or unencumbered, is non-justiciable, barring jurisdictional or regulatory violations.